JACQUELINE HAMILTON
Columbia,MD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with expertise in all facets of clinical nursing practice, healthcare administration, operational management, and delivering quality patient care services. Exceptionally adept at educating patients, staff, and stakeholders through effective communication. Well-versed in healthcare policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with regulatory compliance statutes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Encore
05.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse Assessor
Long Term Care Group
02.2020 - Current
- Complete in home nursing assessments for Long Term Care insurance companies.
- Interfaced with in house clinical coordinators regarding assessments of clients and made corrections, as needed.
- Communicated with insurer/ POA or family member to complete insurance cognitive and functional assessments.
- Communicated with Assisted Living staff to obtain demographics, medication list and medical conditions.
- Performed cognitive and functional assessments.
- Faxed paperwork to office and utilized computer application to complete assessment.
Agency Nurse
Connect RN
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care
Nurse Manager
Lorien Health Systems
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Accountable for ensuring quality patient care provided through direct supervision of RN/LPN and GNA on rehabilitation unit.
- Maintained quality by coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions; planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.
- Maintains nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Interfaced with patients, families, visitors and vendors by addressing issues and concerns with a positive and professional demeanor.
- Maintained quality assurance and chart auditing to maintain standards of regulatory requirements.
- Audit new patient charts to ensure MD orders transcribed correctly and create patient care plans.
RN Case Manager
HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HCGH
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Executed exceptional management of patient care across all phases of service delivery.
- Advanced compliance adherence to all policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Interfaced and managed discharge planning up to 30 patients per day.
- Ensured patient progress and discharge plan of care attained.
- Accurately evaluated patient needs, determined barriers to discharge, and effectively transitioned patients to next level of care.
- Tracked 20 - 30 patients daily as they progressed and met discharge plans goals.
- Collaborated with over 30 healthcare providers to brainstorm discharge plans in busy, hospital setting daily.
- Enhanced communications and relationships with patients, families, and external shareholders.
- Analyzed and documented health care data to support medical necessity of acute care of services.
- Completed patient reviews in excess of < 30 patient reviews accurately and timely.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Staff Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
10.2001 - 12.2015
- Delivered exemplary care to patients presenting with diverse injuries, illnesses, and chronic diseases.
- Selected to helm as Charge Nurse role on busy oncology unit.
- Streamlined logistics coordination, including patient flow assignments, chemotherapy administration, and resource allocation.
- Work with interdisciplinary healthcare team to formulate, implement, and modify individual plans of care, including discharge instructions.
- Strong clinical skills in venipuncture, IV therapy, medication administration, and wound care.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in electronic charting systems in alignment with hospital policies and federal requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland
2010
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease education
- EMR / EHR
- Case Management
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
The Commission for Case Manager Certification
Exp. 5/31/2023
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Encore
05.2023 - Current
Agency Nurse
Connect RN
09.2020 - 06.2021
Nurse Assessor
Long Term Care Group
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Manager
Lorien Health Systems
03.2019 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager
HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HCGH
12.2015 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Howard County General Hospital
10.2001 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland